Actor Nelsan Ellis passed away today at the age of 39. He’s known for his critically-acclaimed role on the show True Blood.
Nelsan’s manager says that the actor died as a result of heart failure complications.
“Nelsan has passed away after complications with heart failure,” said his manager Emily Gerson Saines. “He was a great talent, and his words and presence will be forever missed.”
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